Wake Nibombe

Nibombé began his professional career in his native Togo with Gbikinti de Bassar (1991–1993), Entente II Lomé (1993–1994) and Étoile Filante (1994–1996). He joined Ghanaian club Goldfields Obuasi in 1996, with whom he won the national championship. He became Player of the Year for his performances in the 1997 season.

Nibombé made 54 appearances for the Togo national team. He was a squad member for the 1998 and 2000 African Cup of Nations.

His brother Daré is a football manager and former player. Nibombé died on 16 October 2025, at the age of 51.